WaveShark vs AirPoke
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WaveShark
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Connect to your smart phone via Bluetooth and have SMS-like text messaging completely independent of the Internet or existing cellular infrastructure. Alternatively, or in the event that our app is for some reason no longer available in app stores, connect your smart phone to the WaveShark using a USB On-The-Go (USB OTG) cable and send your messages using any serial terminal app, such as a-Shell for iOS. This method of use even works with your phone in "airplane mode" (cellular connectivity, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi disabled).
AirPoke
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AirPoke enables communication with your friends using AirDrop, even when their phones are on silent.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WaveShark at none against AirPoke's 1. WaveShark also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). AirPoke's advantage is device support. On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. AirPoke sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WaveShark asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | WaveShark | AirPoke |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 12 months |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrean Enterprises LLC | Mario Uher |
In-app purchases
WaveShark
No in-app purchases
AirPoke
- Longer Messages$1.99
